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Learn about hygge, the Danish secret to a happy life

Learn about hygge, the Danish secret to a happy life at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Franklin Avenue Library.(Photo: Special to the Register)

Imagine drinking hot cider with a good book. Add in a warm blanket and a pair of cozy slippers. That warm, content, joyful feeling you feel right now? That’s hygge (pronounced hoo-ga).

The term is a Danish word that is tough to translate into English. It combines mindfulness, coziness, connection, hospitality and more. Some people even argue that the hygge mindset is the reason that Denmark and other Nordic countries are considered among the happiest countries in the world.

You can learn about hygge, the Danish secret to a happy life, during a special program Tuesday at the Franklin Avenue Library. Presenter Tova Brandt is the Albert Ravenholt curator of Danish-American culture at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn. She’ll explain why hygge is more than just lighting a couple candles and putting on some sweatpants. Come enjoy a comfy evening and learn how hygge can make you more mindful in your daily life. The program starts at 6:30 p.m.

Can’t make it to the library for the program? Borrow these hygge-related books from the library instead, and go to dmpl.org and search our catalog for even more.

"The Book of Hygge: The Danish Art of Contentment, Comfort, and Connection" by Louisa Thomsen Brits and Kim Mai Guest

"The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living" by Meik Wiking

"How to Hygge: the Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life" by Signe Johansen

"There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Cecrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge)" by Linda Akeson McGurk

Social Security Explained with SOFA: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Forest Avenue Library. Learn more about social security during this free educational program provided by the Society for Financial Awareness.

Frozen Party: Tuesday, 4 p.m., Franklin Avenue Library, and 4:30 p.m., North Side Library. Join us for Frozen-themed activities and have your picture taken with Elsa.

Dinosaur Terrariums: Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., East Side Library. Celebrate Dinovember and make a simple home for your dinosaur using our materials, including jars, plants, dirt and rocks.

A Trip to Hogsmeade: Friday, 4 p.m., Central Library. Take a trip to Hogsmeade to craft your own wands, drink butterbeer and snack on chocolate frogs.

Tween and Teen Mug Cake Wars: Nov. 25, 4 p.m., North Side Library. Make and decorate a mini cake to celebrate national cake day. This program is for children in grades 4-12.